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Why is Mars Red?

For years, scientists believed that the Mars’ red hue was solely due to iron minerals rusting in dry conditions. However, new research indicates a wetter history for Mars....

February 27, 2025

PUNCH Mission

NASA’s Polarimetry to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission aims to study the Sun’s atmosphere and its influence on space weather. Scheduled for launch on February 28,...

February 27, 2025

Evidence of Ancient Martian Ocean Discovered by Zhurong

Recent findings from China’s Zhurong rover have revealed evidence of an ancient ocean on Mars. Ground-penetrating radar data suggests the presence of sandy beach-like structures beneath the Martian...

February 26, 2025

SPHEREx Telescope

NASA’s SPHEREx telescope is set to launch on February 27, 2025. This mission aims to create the most detailed and colourful map of the universe ever. It will...

February 26, 2025

What is AI Singularity?

Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) have raised concerns regarding its future impact on society. Elon Musk has been particularly vocal about the potential dangers of AI surpassing...

February 26, 2025

First In-Utero Treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that severely affects motor neurons. Recent advancements have led to a groundbreaking treatment for SMA while the child is still...

February 25, 2025

AI Tools in Tuberculosis Screening

The fight against tuberculosis (TB) in India is at a critical juncture. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious goal to eliminate TB by 2025 faces hurdles. Recent developments highlight...

February 25, 2025

First Detailed Map of Moon’s South Pole

Researchers from PRL Ahmedabad, Panjab University Chandigarh, and ISRO’s Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems in Bengaluru created the first detailed map of the Moon’s south pole. They used data...

February 25, 2025

What is HKU5-CoV-2?

Recent research has brought to light a new bat coronavirus named HKU5-CoV-2. This discovery was made at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China. Scientists have noted its...

February 24, 2025

AI Tools for Real-Time Antibiotic Resistance Tracking

A collaborative initiative involving IIIT-Delhi, CHRI-PATH, Tata 1mg, and the Indian Council of Medical Research has led to the development of AMRSense. This AI-powered tool analyses routine hospital...

February 22, 2025

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